EV charger companies are fighting back against copper wire theft with smart tech like ChargePoint’s tamper alarms, detachable cables from It’s Electric, and more ...
All a thief needs to turn your EV charging cable into cash is a heavy-duty cable cutter and a local scrap metal yard connection. With the popularity of electric vehicles and hybrid plug-ins rising, so ...
Make sure you park somewhere safe when your electric vehicle needs recharging. A recent report shows thieves are after EV supply equipment now. More specifically, they are cutting the thick charging ...
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Driver issues warning about concerning trend at EV charging stations: 'It's utterly depressing'
"We're not going to go forward." Driver issues warning about concerning trend at EV charging stations: 'It's utterly ...
The theft of electric vehicle charging cables is on the rise, possibly fueled by the nearly record-high price of copper. The cables contain copper wiring inside of them that thieves can sell. Cable ...
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A new type of theft is sparking all across the country, including in the Las Vegas valley. Thieves are now targeting charging cables at electric vehicle charging stations, leaving ...
We knew about the thefts of catalytic converters from ICE-powered vehicles but it seems that thieves are now targeting EVs for another expensive component. The charging cables often make for an easy ...
A surge in EV charging cable thefts is putting the reliability of the UK’s charging network at risk and undermining trust among drivers. InstaVolt is the UK’s largest network of fast chargers, and ...
Copper remains lucrative for thieves, enough that public EV charging cables are now a target, reports the Associated Press. Charging cables contain large amounts of copper, prices for which are now at ...
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EV driver shares warning after concerning incident at charging station: 'Is this becoming more common?'
"Can’t ever have nice things." EV driver shares warning after concerning incident at charging station: 'Is this becoming more common?' first appeared on The Cool Down.
Stealing any amount of aluminum, bronze, copper or brass is a state jail felony in Texas. More severe charges will ensue if the value of these metals is over $20,000. An EV charging cable has copper ...
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